Citations Needed News Brief: NYT Bars Quakers From Using "Genocide" in Ad and Liberal Squeamishness Over the "G" Word
Jan 8, 2025
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NYT Ad Rejection
- The New York Times refused an ad from the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) about the Gaza genocide.
- The Times wanted to replace "genocide" with "war."
AFSC's Advocacy
- AFSC's ad aimed to raise public awareness about the dire situation in Gaza and urge action against U.S. funding of the conflict.
- Their firsthand experience in Gaza informs their stance.
Selective Authority
- Organizations like Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and AFSC are cited by the NYT as authoritative voices on some conflicts.
- But their expertise is disregarded regarding Israel.